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{{Short description|Peak above Tungnath temple in Uttarakhand, India}}
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{{Infobox mountain
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Chandrashila
| name = Chandrashila
| photo = Chandrashila_tungnath.jpg
| photo = [[File:Chandrashila Top in June.jpg|250px]]
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| elevation_m = 4000
| elevation_m = 3690
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| location = [[Uttarakhand]], {{flag|India}}
| location = [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]
| range = Garhwal [[Himalaya]]
| range = Garhwal [[Himalaya]]
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| map_caption = Location in northern India
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[[File:AjitHota-ChandrasilaPeak.jpg|thumb|View from Chandrasila Peak]]
[[File:Panoromis view of the peaks fom Chandrasila Peak.jpg|thumb|Panoromic view of the peaks from Chandrasila Peak]]


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'''Chandrashila''' is the [[summit]] above [[Tungnath]] temple in India. It literally means "Moon Rock". It is located at a height of about {{convert|3690|m|ft}} above sea level. This peak provides views of the [[Himalayas]], including [[Nandadevi]], [[Trisul]], Kedar Peak, [[Bandarpunch]] and [[Chaukhamba]] peaks. There are various legends associated with this place. According to one such legend, this is where [[Rama]] meditated after defeating the demon-king [[Ravana]]. Another legend says that the moon-god [[Chandra]] spent time here in penance.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://magpieecotourism.com/chopta/chopta-uttarakhand/ | title=Chopta - Chopta Uttarakhand Hill Station Travel Guide 2021 }}</ref>
'''Chandrashila''' is summit of the [[Tungnath]] . It literally means "Moon Rock".
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It is located at a height of about {{convert|4000|m|ft}} above sea level. This peak provides a spectacular view of [[Himalayas]],especially [[Nandadevi]], [[Trisul]], Kedar Peak, [[Bandarpunch]] and [[Chaukhamba]] peaks. There are various legends associated with this place. According to one of the popular legend, this is the place where Lord [[Rama]] meditated after defeating the demon-king [[Ravana]].Another legend says that moon-god [[Chandra]] spent time here in penance.


==Accessibility==
==Accessibility==
Chopta is accessible by bus and is also connected by motor roads with the major towns of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state.
Bus can be directly taken up to Okhimath or Gopeshwar from Haridwar or [[Dehradun]] which takes about 10 hours to reach from there
to [[Chopta]] hiring a jeep or shared basis.


The nearest railhead to Chopta is Rishikesh situated 209&nbsp;km away.
Another possible route is through [[Haridwar]], [[Rudraprayag]] then [[Ukhimath]] finally to [[Chopta]].


[[Dehradun Airport|Jolly Grant Airport]] is the nearest airport to Chopta, situated 226&nbsp;km away in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state.
From Chopta it is a 6 km trek.


==Trekking==
==Trekking==
Chandrashila treks are one of the most popular treks among Indian trekking enthusiasts. The trek to the peak is 5 km. The trek route that starts from [[Chopta]] takes one to [[Tungnath]] (highest Shiva temple in the World), from here it is a kilometer long, and a steep trek. Though shorter in distance, steep climbing makes this trek rigorous.
Chandrashila trek is one of the most popular treks among Indian trekking enthusiasts. The trek to the peak is 5&nbsp;km. The trek begins from [[Chopta]] to [[Tungnath]] (highest Shiva temple in the world), which is 3. 5&nbsp;km long trek route , from here, Chandrashila is 1.5 kilometer away , and a steep trek. Though shorter in distance but steep climbing makes this trek rigorous.


This trek is undertaken throughout the year although during winter season due to snowfall this trek becomes hard as road to chopta gets closed. Trekkers use a different route during this period ([[deoria Tal]] - Duggalbitta - [[Tungnath]] - Chandrashila).<ref>http://wildex.in/Chandrasilatop.htm</ref>
This [https://rishikeshdaytour.com/blog/chopta-tungnath/ trek] is undertaken throughout the year although during the winter season due to snowfall this trek becomes hard as road to Chopta is closed. Trekkers use a different route during this period ([[Deoria Tal]] - Duggalbitta - Tungnath - Chandrashila).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wildex.in/Chandrasilatop.htm |title=Trek: Chandrashila Top, Camping and trekking in Himalayas |accessdate=2009-11-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901105525/http://wildex.in/Chandrasilatop.htm |archivedate=1 September 2009 |df=dmy }}</ref>


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[[File:NandaDevi from Chandrashila Pk.jpg|thumb|NandaDevi from Chandrashila Pk]]
==Pictures of Chandrashila==
<gallery heights="144" widths="192" perrow=4>
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Image:Chandrashila.jpg|Temple at Chandrashila Summit
Image:Chandrashila_trek.jpg | Route from Tungnath to Chandrashila
Image:Chandrashila_flower.jpg | Flowering In Chandrashila Peak
Image:Chandrashila_cairn.jpg | Cairn on Chandrashila Peak
Image:Chandrashila_mouse.jpg | Hight Altitude Mountain Mouse at Chandrashila
Image: Chandra (Moon) shining over Chandrashila and Tungnath.JPG|Chandra (Moon) shining over Chandrashila and Tungnath
image:Deoria_Tal_Chandrashila_Chaukamba_reflection.jpg |Deoria Tal/ Lake in Chaukhamba Peak
</gallery>


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[Tungnath]]
* [[Tungnath]]
* [[Chopta]]
* [[Chopta]]
* [[Panch Kedar]]
* [[Panch Kedar]]


==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/nbg90455/sets/72157615623829424/detail/ Photos of Chandrashila]
{{Commons category|Chandrashila}}
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/nbg90455/sets/72157615623829424/detail/ Photos of Chandrashila]

{{Uttarakhand-geo-stub}}


[[Category:Mountains of Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Mountains of Uttarakhand]]

Latest revision as of 13:49, 3 January 2025

Chandrashila
Highest point
Elevation3,690 m (12,110 ft)https://magpieecotourism.com/chopta/chopta-uttarakhand/
Coordinates30°29′17″N 79°13′17″E / 30.48806°N 79.22139°E / 30.48806; 79.22139
Geography
Chandrashila is located in India
Chandrashila
Chandrashila
Location in northern India
LocationUttarakhand, India
Parent rangeGarhwal Himalaya
View from Chandrasila Peak
Panoromic view of the peaks from Chandrasila Peak

Chandrashila is the summit above Tungnath temple in India. It literally means "Moon Rock". It is located at a height of about 3,690 metres (12,110 ft) above sea level. This peak provides views of the Himalayas, including Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks. There are various legends associated with this place. According to one such legend, this is where Rama meditated after defeating the demon-king Ravana. Another legend says that the moon-god Chandra spent time here in penance.[1]

Accessibility

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Chopta is accessible by bus and is also connected by motor roads with the major towns of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state.

The nearest railhead to Chopta is Rishikesh situated 209 km away.

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Chopta, situated 226 km away in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state.

Trekking

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Chandrashila trek is one of the most popular treks among Indian trekking enthusiasts. The trek to the peak is 5 km. The trek begins from Chopta to Tungnath (highest Shiva temple in the world), which is 3. 5 km long trek route , from here, Chandrashila is 1.5 kilometer away , and a steep trek. Though shorter in distance but steep climbing makes this trek rigorous.

This trek is undertaken throughout the year although during the winter season due to snowfall this trek becomes hard as road to Chopta is closed. Trekkers use a different route during this period (Deoria Tal - Duggalbitta - Tungnath - Chandrashila).[2]

NandaDevi from Chandrashila Pk

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Chopta - Chopta Uttarakhand Hill Station Travel Guide 2021".
  2. ^ "Trek: Chandrashila Top, Camping and trekking in Himalayas". Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
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